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Sunday, December 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Mayo Clinic Red Kettle Match ended Saturday in Olmsted County with Mayo Clinic matching donations up to $50,000 while The Salvation Army aimed to raise $200,000 and accepted gifts via cash+check+tip tap. Volunteer bell ringing concluded at 2:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.  KIMT

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • City officials say traffic restrictions on North Broadway Ave. will remain in effect into January due to reconstruction delays and winter weather preventing concrete pours. Work on the roadway between the Silver Lake Bridge and Elton Hills Dr. includes a southbound lane closure scheduled to finish Jan. 16.  KROC

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Rochester residents can enjoy cross-country skiing this winter with rentals available at local spots like Chester Woods, Oxbow Park and Quarry Hill during set operating hours.  KROC-AM

EVENTS

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  • New Year's Eve Celebration

    5:30-7:30 p.m. & 8:00-10:00 p.m. — Bleu Duck Kitchen & Oyster Bar — $125 per person — Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an elegant four-course dining experience.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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